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Increased carbohydrate intake was associated with a higher rate of breast cancer recurrence. Changes in starch intake comprised 48 percent of changes in carbohydrate intake. Dietary modifications targeting starch intake warrant further research. Researchers have linked increased starch intake to a greater risk for breast cancer recurrence, according to research.1 "The results show that it's not just overall carbohydrates, but particularly starch," said Jennifer A. Emond, M.S., "Women who increased their starch intake over one year were at a much likelier risk for recurring." Researchers conducted a subset analysis of 2,651 women who participated in the Women's Healthy Eating and Living (WHEL) Dietary Intervention Trial, a plant-based intervention trial that enrolled about 3,088 survivors of breast cancer. Read More
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It takes time to become a recognised leader in retailing, but the slip down the ladder can happen rapidly. This really came home to me when Tiger Woods came to play golf in my home town of Perth recently. After 623 weeks as the best golfer in the world he has slipped rapidly to 56th in the world. The same can happen to retailers, often for different reasons, but the lessons can be just as hard to learn. Lesson One: Keep To Your Values and Your Brand Strategy The last few years have been difficult for all businesses. Read More
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Dr. Joshua L. Fox suggests following the guidelines below for mole prevention and protection: Lead by example. A recent French study found that parents who wore a t-shirt when exposed to the sun influenced their kids to do the same. As a result, the kids developed fewer new moles over the next year than the kids of parents who did not wear protective clothing while in the sun. Applying a broad-spectrum sunscreen (for UVA & UVB) with an SPF of at least 15, wearing a hat, avoiding peak sun hours (between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.) and seeking shade are other sun-smart measures to follow yourself and instill in your child. Also be sure to encourage your child to protect his or her eyes with sunglasses, to prevent the development of eye problems such as cataracts later in life. Read More
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The Australian Aboriginal peoples have long recognized tea tree as multi-faceted healing oil, even though the rest of the world thought it was just a weed. Long used by tribesmen to cure infected wounds, reduce poisons in the system (especially those given by spider bites) tea tree was only recognized by Western cultures in the early 1900s. Melaleuca alternafolia (Tea Tree) is a small tree similar to cypress. It grows to about 20 feet and is now cultivated in plantations though its original home was in marshy areas. Read More
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Whether caused by sun damage, skin inflammation or aging, the origins of dark spots and uneven complexion lie deep within the skin. "Melanin is what gives skin its color and in excess can result in the appearance of dark spots and discoloration," explains Dr. Ranella Hirsch, board-certified dermatologist. "This can be the result of UV exposure or subsequent to inflammatory skin conditions such as acne. Dark spots affect many skin types and can be quite upsetting to those affected." In the following question and answer session, Hirsch explains the facts about uneven pigmentation and dark spots. Read More
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CDC releases the most comprehensive melanoma report in the U.S. to date More than 45,000 cases of melanoma occurred in 45 states and the District of Columbia each year during 2004 through 2006, according to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the U.S. Melanoma is the third most common skin cancer, but is more dangerous and more likely to cause death than any other skin cancer, causing 8,000 U.S. deaths and costing billions of dollars each year. Read More
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Positive top-line results from a Phase 2b trial that evaluated the efficacy and safety of CD07805/47, a proprietary topical gel under investigation for treating patients with moderate to severe facial erythema (redness) of rosacea, from Galderma Pharma S.A.1 Rosacea is a chronic dermatological condition of the face and eyes characterized by persistent redness, flushing, inflammatory lesions and visible blood vessels that affects at least 16 million Americans.2 "Currently, there are no medical therapies with FDA approval to treat the persistent facial redness of rosacea," said Joseph F. Fowler, M.D., Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the University of Louisville and a principal study investigator. Read More
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Over the last few months I have been working with clients in 11 countries. All of them have had economic difficulties. Some retailers are looking at the state of the economy and complaining about lost sales whilst others are looking at the same economy and seeing business opportunities. Some of these retailers are in the same retail sector and it is interesting to see how attitude can make a difference, but apart from attitude there are other important points that create the point of difference. Customer Service Is Not the Answer During my travels I've come across sales staff who were exceptionally good and others who were just interested in processing the client and sending them on their way. Read More
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Recommended Regimen: If you do have a breakout use a salicylic acid-based cleanser in the morning and evening (over cleansing will strip your skin of its protective layer and cause additional irritation and dryness). To minimize oil production and impurities use a benzyl peroxide during the day to kill bacteria. Moisturize: Use a non-clogging oil-based moisturizer during the colder months. Intense indoor heat and cold temperatures can easily cause surface dryness and damage which prevents your skin from holding in water. A great hydrating agent such as hyaluronic acid will help seal in water within the underlying layers. Read More
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The use of oxygen therapies was once thought to be solely the domain of the medical community, curing a variety of ailments. As we learn more about how oxygen reacts on a cellular level, it becomes more apparent that the use of oxygenated therapies can also be beneficial for spas to help treat maladies such as injured skin, sore muscles and even to combat aging. When our skin is exposed to higher oxygen levels our cells receive the nutrients they need to produce, function and stay strong. As we age our oxygen levels decrease putting stress on our body's ability to deliver nutrients to our skin cells. Read More
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